There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, but owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 3
- Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 88,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 190,000 miles · reported Feb 1, 2016
I will be driving down the road both hwy and city. The suburban will go into reduced engin and lose all its power and speed. I have to pull over and cut the car off and restart it and it's fine to go for maybe a mile and it does it again. They can not pin point what the problem is . It's very dangerous.
Service Brakes · at 72,000 miles · reported Sep 15, 2015
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet suburban 2500. While driving 35 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it traveled all the way to the floorboard. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they performed an interim repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all the brake lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed by the independent mechanic that the vehicle may need the fuel pump line replaced as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made…
Service Brakes · at 140,000 miles · reported May 25, 2015
The metal brake line between the ABS modulator valve and front right wheel ruptured when the brake pedal was pressed. The line failed due to corrosion. All brake lines in the vehicle had similar levels of corrosion near the area the aforementioned line ruptured, and at various other locations on the vehicle. A brake line between the master cylinder and ABS modulator had failed in a similar mannner approximately 8 months previously. The transmission cooler lines had also failed due to corrosion approximately 2 years ago. The corrosion and rust on many other components beneath the vehicle and in…
Service Brakes · reported Nov 21, 2014
As I was coming to an intersection with a red light, I went to slow stop from 30 MPH and my brakes failed almost causing me to crash into the intersection. When I applied the brakes they did not engage and my brake pedal went to the floor.
Service Brakes · at 101,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2014
I was slowly backing up at a flat launch ramp to put our boat into the water. As the trailer reached the water, I pressed harder on the brake pedal. When I did that, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued to roll backwards until the boat reached the water. Fortunately that stopped the vehicle from moving and allowed me to apply the parking brake. One of my brake lines had burst. The repair shop said the brake lines were all rusted and not in very good shape. Contrary to what GM is claiming, my vehicle could not stop in a safe distance and that was without the boat/trailer…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (10 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 88,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.